(Wailuku) – Maui Mediation Services (MMS) was the most recent beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels “Fuel Up. Do Good.“ community giving program. Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of the local community, and donates a portion of the proceeds from every gallon of gasoline and diesel purchased at Ohana Fuels stations in that community. Maui Mediation Services’ donation included $6,034.17 from first quarter sales, plus an additional $378 in carwash proceeds.
MMS, which started as the Maui Neighborhood Justice Center, has been providing mediation services to Maui County for more than 35 years. Volunteer mediators facilitate a confidential process where two or more people meet to work out mutually acceptable solutions to their problems. The organization now routinely receives more than half of its cases as referrals from Hawaii State Courts. They also provide conflict resolution training opportunities for youth and for the workplace, as well as anger management sessions and meeting facilitation services.
“We gratefully acknowledge the support of Ohana Fuels and Hawaii Petroleum President Kimo Haynes,” said Bevanne Bowers, MMS Executive Director. “Ohana Fuels seeks to create positive change in the communities where they do business, and that philosophy of neighbors helping neighbors is what Maui Mediation Services was built on.”
Haku Baldwin Center was the most recent beneficiary of Ohana Fuels’ ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ community giving program. Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations serving the needs of the local community, and donates a portion of the proceeds from every gallon of gasoline purchased at all Ohana Fuels stations in that community. Sales during the 3rd quarter of 2017 resulted in a donation in the amount of $8,508.22 to Haku Baldwin Center.
Haku Baldwin Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that fosters therapeutic partnerships between people and animals with a range of therapeutic programs offered at no cost to the community, including: Animal-Assisted Therapy/Activities, Humane Animal Education, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, and Horsemanship for Veterans.
“We are grateful for the support of Ohana Fuels,” said Chrissy Stout, Assistant Director of Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship for Veterans Programs, “Proceeds from the ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ campaign will benefit all of our programs which are dedicated to children and adults with special needs, military veterans, seniors, and patients of all ages.”
“At Ohana Fuels we feel it is our duty to support local organizations like Haku Baldwin Center through our ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program,” said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum. “These organizations provide exceptional services in the local community and we look forward to offering continued support in the years to come.”
Kailua-Kona, HI- Family Support Hawaii was the most recent beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good’ program. Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of their local community, and donates a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at all Ohana Fuels stations in that community. A portion of all 4th quarter sales at all Ohana Fuels locations in the amount of $9,964.80 was donated to Family Support Hawaii.
Family Support Hawaii was founded in 1979 by members of the community who were concerned about the life-long consequences of child abuse and neglect. They began providing prevention and early intervention services through Kapiʻolani Women’s and Children’s Center until 1985, when FSH incorporated and became an independent, community based, non-profit organization. Family Support Hawaii now provides supportive services to more than 3,500 Hawai’i Island individuals and families each year. Family Support Hawaii provides services to the community through a variety of programs, including the Early Intervention Services program, the Early Head Start program, the CWS Home Visiting program, the Early Identification program, the Fatherhood Initiative program, and the NEST (Newborn Enhanced Support Team) program. With this donation, the Family Support Hawaii programs will be able to purchase much-needed therapeutic and educational materials and supplies and a lending library of materials for families, which will greatly support the children and families that are served through the agency. These materials and supplies will support the mission of Family Support Hawaii, which is “to support families and communities in providing love and care for our children”.
Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum said, “At Ohana Fuels we are proud to support local non-profit organizations through our ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’community giving program. We value the exceptional work these non-profits do to help local residents and neighborhoods. We look forward to offering continued support through our sponsorship programs”.
Ohana Fuels is Hawaii Petroleumʻs retail fuel brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean, and convenient locations including eight stations on the island of Maui and eight stations on the island of Hawaii. Certified as a TOP TIER fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which our Ohana Fuels stations operate, and gives local residents a way to support the community with every tank of gas they purchase.
Grow Some Good is the most recent beneficiary of Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program, in which Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of the local community, and donates a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at all Ohana Fuels stations in that community. A portion of all 4th quarter sales in 2017 at all Maui Ohana Fuels locations in the amount of $7,376.43 was donated to Grow Some Good.
“At Ohana Fuels we are proud to support local nonprofit organizations through our ‘Fuel Up. Do Good.’ community giving program,” said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum.
Mr. Haynes recently visited one of Grow Some Good’s gardens at Pu’u Kukui Elementary School. “I like how Grow Some Good incorporates life lessons into the program, and gives students a hands-on experience in the garden, where they learn about the cycle of life, through planting, harvesting, composting, and other garden activities.”
“We’re very appreciative of this donation from Ohaha Fuels,” said Kathy Becklin, Executive Director of Grow Some Good. “These funds will help us continue to provide classes for the 4,500 students that participate in our programs each year.”
Ohana Fuels is Hawaii Petroleum’s retail fuel brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean and convenient locations including eight stations on the island of Maui and eight stations on the island of Hawaii. Certified as a TOP TIERTM fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which their Ohana Fuels stations operate, and gives local residents a way to support the community with every tank of gas they purchase.
Grow Some Good supports school gardens at 11 school campuses across Maui, with 4,500 students participating in the program each year. The mission of the organization is “to cultivate a healthy community by supporting local agriculture and improving access to nutritious, affordable food.” For more information about Grow Some Good, visit their website at www.GrowSomeGood.org
The Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC) is the most recent beneficiary of Ohana Fuels’ “Fuel Up. Do Good.” program. Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of the local community, and donates a portion of all sales at Ohana fuels locations in that community. For the second quarter of 2017, a donation in the amount of $10,195.21 was made to BISAC.
Since 1964, BISAC has been inspiring individuals and families to reclaim and enrich their lives in the wake of the ravages of substance abuse. We offer a continuum of services that are culturally appropriate and aligned with the ever-changing behavioral health field. Our highly professional and caring staff is deeply committed to delivering services through our intensive outpatient, therapeutic living, adolescent school based services, adult mental health and Po‘okela vocational programs that truly make a difference in the lives of persons served, and make our community a better place to live.
Joy Madriaga (Sr. Account Manager-HFN), Raquel Chang (CCO– BISAC), Dr. Hannah Preston-Pita (CEO-BISAC) & Kimo Haynes (President – Ohana Fuels)
“The funds generated through Ohana Fuels’ ’Fuel Up. Do Good.’ program will benefit all of the programs and services we offer to our clients.”
“At Ohana Fuels we are fortunate to be able to support local nonprofit organizations through our ’Fuel up. Do Good.’ community giving program,” said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum. He added, “We feel it is our duty to give back to the communities in which we operate, and we look forward to offering continued support in the future.”
Ohana Fuels is Hawaii Petroleum’s retail fuel brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean, and convenient locations including eight stations on the island of Maui, and ten stations on the island of Hawaii. Certified as a “TOP TIER” fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency.
Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which Ohana Fuels stations operate, and gives local residents a way to support the community with every tank of gas they purchase.
On August 11, 2017, local nonprofit Aloha House received a $7,116.06 donation from Ohana Fuels as part of Hawaii Petroleum’s “Fuel up. Do good.” Community Giving Program. Aloha House was chosen to receive a portion of all TOP TIER™ gasoline purchases made at any of the eight Ohana Fuels locations on Maui between April 1 and June 30, 2017. Ohana Fuels also provided space and materials for two car washes at their Wakea Avenue Minit Stop gas station during the three month period, which raised an additional $398.
Aloha House promotes recovery and healthy lifestyles to individuals and families by providing compassionate, effective and comprehensive behavioral health services with the spirit of excellence and aloha. The organization helps more than 6,000 people each year through its substance abuse and mental health treatment programs. Residential and outpatient programs include a medically monitored detox facility, substance abuse/addiction treatment, a sober living program, crisis outreach services, family therapy services, community based case management and Maui Counseling Group clinic.
“We are tremendously grateful to Ohana Fuels for choosing Aloha House as one of its recipient organizations,” said Aloha House Chief Executive Officer, Jud Cunningham. “Funds raised will help ensure that under-served individuals and families can access our services in order to accomplish their recovery, vocational and personal goals. We strive to remove barriers to treatment, and this donation will help us cover the costs of providing care to individuals who otherwise would not be able to get help due to lack of financial resources.”
Aloha House’s two partner agencies – Maui Youth & Family Services and Malama Family Recovery Center – were chosen as Ohana Fuels’ “Fuel up. Do good.” program recipients in 2013 and 2015. “This most recent donation shows just how deeply dedicated the Ohana Fuels team is to making a difference in their community,” said Frances Duberstein, Aloha House/Maui Youth & Family Services/Malama Family Recovery Center Development Coordinator. “We deeply appreciate that Ohana Fuels understands that each of our agencies plays a unique, yet significant role in helping individuals and families affected by behavioral health and other related issues.”
Ohana Fuels first began the “Fuel up. Do good.” Community Giving Program in 2012 as part of its commitment to supporting organizations with missions important to its customers. Each year four different nonprofits or community groups on Maui and four on the Big Island are selected as beneficiary organizations. Ohana Fuels is Hawaii Petroleum’s retail fuel brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean, and convenient locations including eight stations on the island of Maui, and eight stations on the island of Hawaii. Certified as a TOP TIER™ fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Learn more at www.ohanafuels.com.
Puna Hawaii – Neighborhood Place of Puna was the most recent beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good’ program. Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of the local community, and donates a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at all Ohana Fuels stations in that community. A portion of all first quarter sales at all Ohana fuels locations in the amount of $8179.62 was donated to Neighborhood Place of Puna.
From Left to right: Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum; Paul Normann, Executive Director of Neighborhood Place of Puna; Sha’nae Ramos, Neighborhood Place of Puna; Joy Madriaga, Hawaii Petroleum.
“Being a parent is hard. Being a single parent is harder. Ohana Fuel’s generosity ensures that parents can get the help they need.” Said Paul Normann, Executive Director of Neighborhood Place of Puna. Neighborhood Place of Puna provides families with the support and resources they need to be successful in raising healthy children in a nurturing home environment.
“At Ohana Fuels we are proud to support local nonprofit organizations through our ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ community giving program.” Said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum. “At Ohana Fuels we are proud to support local non-profit organizations through our “Fuel up. Do good.” community giving program. We value the exceptional work these non-profits do to help local residents and neighborhoods. We look forward to offering continued support through our sponsorship programs.”
About Ohana Fuels: Hawaii Petroleum’s retail fuel brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean, and convenient locations including eight stations on the island of Maui, and eight stations on the island of Hawaii. Certified as a TOP TIER™ fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency.
Hawaii Petroleum’s retail fuel brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean, and convenient locations including eight stations on the island of Maui, and eight stations on the island of Hawaii. Certified as a TOP TIER™ fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which our Ohana Fuels stations operate, and gives local residents a way to support the community with every tank of gas they purchase. Learn more at www.ohanafuels.com.
Pā‘ia, Hawai’i – Pā‘ia Youth & Cultural Center (PYCC) was the most recent beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels Fuel Up, Do Good program. Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of the local community, and donates a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at all Ohana Fuels stations in that community. A portion of all January, February and March 2017 sales at all Maui Ohana fuels locations in the amount of $6,764.49 was donated to the Pā‘ia Youth & Cultural Center. Additionally we earned $619 from car wash sales.
“At Ohana Fuels we are proud to support local nonprofit organizations through our Fuel Up, Do Good community giving program,” said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawai’i Petroleum. “We value the exceptional work these nonprofits do to help local residents and neighborhoods. We look forward to offering continued support through our sponsorship programs.”
About Pā‘ia Youth & Cultural Center:
The mission of the Pā‘ia Youth & Cultural Center is to Build Community Through Our Youth. To achieve this, we provide a safe place emotionally and physically for the youth of Pa’ia and surrounding communities while offering a variety of social, educational, cultural, vocational, and recreational life skills activities. Our mission involves putting a face and a voice to our youth while assisting them to become an important and integral part of their community. This generous donation will go towards supporting the PYCC Malma Pono Project Venture Program. This is a certified evidenced based best practice youth leadership program that offers experiential outdoors adventures and community service projects that challenge each youth to do their best and connects them to Maui, their community, and each other.
About Ohana Fuels: Ohana Fuels is Hawaii Petroleum’s retail fuel brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean, and convenient locations including eight stations on the island of Maui, and eight stations on the island of Hawaii. Certified as a TOP TIER™ fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which our Ohana Fuels stations operate, and gives local residents a way to support the community with every tank of gas they purchase. Learn more at www.ohanafuels.com.
WAILUKU, HI – February 22, 2017: The Maui Red Cross was the most recent beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels’ ‘Fuel up. Do Good.’ program. Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of local communities by donating a portion of every gallon of gasoline and diesel purchased at Ohana Fuels stations in that community. For the fourth quarter 2016 a total of $6,692.68 was donated to the Maui Red Cross.
Back Row – Left to Right: Ron Vaught, RC Adv Council. Merry Tamashiro, RC Volunteer. Kimo Haynes, President, Hawaii Petroleum. Roger Dixon, RC Adv Council. Front Row – Left to Right: Chad Goodfellow, RC Adv Council Chair. Michele Liberty, Red Cross Maui County director. Laura Alfonso, Hawaii Petroleum Marketing Representative.
“We are so honored to be chosen as the beneficiary for this great community program”, said Michele Liberty, Director of the Maui Red Cross. “We are not a government agency and rely on the generosity and support of Hawaii’s people to provide our critical services to our community.”
Funds raised from this program will support Maui disaster preparedness and response which includes assisting disaster victims with immediate emergency needs such as food, clothing, shelter. In addition, the donation will aid the organziation in conducting its vital community disaster education outreach programs Last year the Maui Red Cross taught disaster preparedness to 293 keiki through “Pillowcase Project Presentations”.
In Maui County, the Red Cross works tirelessly to prevent tragedies from happening, as well as to lend help when disaster does strike. Last fiscal year, the organization installed 78 smoke alarms making 28 homes safer. The Red Cross on Maui also responded to twelve home fires, helping 39displaced family members get back on their feet and start rebuilding their lives after tragedy struck. They also twice opened shelters for residents who were evacuated or unable to return to their residences due to brush fires.
“At Ohana Fuels we are proud to support local nonprofit organizations through our ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ Community giving program,” said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum. “We value the exceptional work these nonprofits do to help local residents and neighborhoods. We look forward to offering continued support through our sponsorship programs.”
About the American Red Cross:
The Red Cross is a non-profit humanitarian organization which provides assistance to meet the immediate emergency needs of those affected by disasters. All Red Cross assistance to disaster victims is free. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it depends on public contributions to help others. Your gift supports the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross in your community, across the country and around the world. To send a contribution, mail your check to American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 or make a secure online donation at redcross.org/hawaii or call (808) 739-8109.
About Ohana Fuels:Ohana Fuels is Hawaii Petroleum’s retail fuel brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean, and convenient locations including eight stations on the island of Maui, and eight stations on the island of Hawaii. Certified as a TOP TIER™ fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets the premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which our Ohana Fuels stations operate, and gives local residents a way to support the community with every tank of gas they purchase. Learn more at www.ohanafuels.com.
Hilo – Habitat for Humanity was the most recent beneficiary of the Ohana Fuels ‘Fuel Up. Do Good’ program. Ohana Fuels partners with nonprofit organizations that serve the needs of the local community, and donates a portion of every gallon of gasoline purchased at all Ohana Fuels stations in that community. A portion of all 2016 4th quarter sales at all Ohana fuels locations in the amount of $8,014 was donated to Hale Aloha O Hilo Habitat for Humanity.
Left to right: Joy Madriaga, HFN & Commercial Marketing Representative; Adrienne Eisele, Secretary of Hilo Habitat for Humanity; John Trusdell, Director of Church Relations; Michele Robles, Director of Family Services; Kimo Haynes President of Hawaii Petroleum; Mary Finley, Administrator of Rural Housing Preservation Program.
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Hale Aloha O Hilo Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. “I would like to thank Ohana Fuels for their generous donation to (Hilo) Habitat for Humanity. I’m deeply honored and extremely excited to be partnered with them for the building of my new home.” Aldine Arce, Partner Family.
“At Ohana Fuels we are proud to support local nonprofit organizations through our ‘Fuel up. Do good.’ community giving program.” Said Kimo Haynes, President of Hawaii Petroleum. “At Ohana Fuels we are proud to support local non-profit organizations through our “Fuel up. Do good.” community giving program. We value the exceptional work these non-profits do to help local residents and neighborhoods. We look forward to offering continued support through our sponsorship programs.”
Ohana Fuels is Hawaii Petroleum’s retail brand that provides competitively priced, quality fuels at safe, clean and convenient locations including eight stations on the Island of Maui and eight stations on the Island of Hawaii. Certified as a TOP TIER fuel provider, Ohana Fuels meets premier standard of gasoline for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Hawaii Petroleum is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities in which its Ohana Fuels stations operate, and gives local residents a way to support the community with every tank of gas they purchase.
